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7 Promote Walking and Bicycling Through Community Partnerships We will work to actively attract Angelenos to give biking a try, as a healthy, affordable, and sustainable way to get around LA. 9 As the LA region continues to grow, so too does the role of bus transit in providing mobility. We will expand the ability for people to access our bus networks with more Park and Ride options and better transfers to other transit services. a. Develop programs that bring new users into the system b. Develop program for bike friendly business districts 8 a. Modify existing DASH service to better serve regional transit stations b. Increase access to LADOT Commuter Express routes by expanding the Park and Ride network Expand the Network of Bus Services and Dedicated Bus Facilities LADOT will work with Metro to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as a cost-effective way to improve the speed, reliability, and capacity of bus service in LA. We will also work to refine our DASH bus lines, finding opportunities create new routes and improve service. a. Implement Metro’s countywide Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route plan within 5 years and Transit Enhanced Network (TEN) as outlined in the adopted Mobility Plan 2035 b. Evaluate the need for potential new DASH routes and develop a prioritized list of new services Improve Regional Connectivity to Bus Services 10 Enhance The Experience Of Bus Passengers LADOT will work to make the journey by bus comfortable and convenient from door to door. We will display real-time bus arrival information, enhance the quality and comfort of stops, and expand electronic payment options to make it faster and easier to board the bus. a. Expand coordinated, real-time, multi-agency bus arrival information system and electronic message boards b. Coordinate with partner agencies to improve the quality of bus stops with amenities c. Use technology to expand transit fare payment options 11 Improve the flow of Passenger and Freight Traffic In coordination with the Mobility Plan 2035, LADOT will work to improve the flow of vehicles on our streets by thoughtfully managing and appropriately allocating the available space from curb to curb. Through better management of loading and deliveries, and keeping trucks moving on designated corridors, goods and freight will reach their destination more efficiently. a. Implement the Vehicle Enhancement Network (VEN) outlined in Mobility Plan 2035 b. Reevaluate peak-hour parking restrictions in areas where curbside lanes are not used as a legitimate travel lane c. Launch an advanced modeling simulation system, customized to manage traffic for special events in LA d. Develop a freight management work program to reduce congestion, especially during peak hours e. Designate routes for freight vehicles on city streets in coordination with Caltrans f. Develop targeted solutions to stop illegal freight staging practices g. Create a program for paid commercial loading zones Reduce drive alone trips through enhancing travel for people who walk, roll, bike, and ride. 21